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Gallery: K-8

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	Springhill Mural (updated: 11/09/02) Springhill School Under the direction of renowned Oakland artist George Sommers, Springhill students created two murals flush with images of native Californian creatures -- from birds to mammals to trees. It was a larning experience that resulting in stunning works for the school.
	Geology (updated: 2/27/02) Happy Valley School - Fourth Grade Students learn the difference between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. They study minerals, geological processes, and changes in the earth's surface.
	Senses (updated: 1/8/02) Burton Valley School - Kindergarten Kindergartners at BVE learned about the five senses during this LASF class. Through 5 interactive classes on touch, smell, taste, hearing and sight, the students learn how they gather information about the world around them. Classes featured in photos include tasting various items that were bland, salty, bitter, sweet, spicy and sweet and playing a sound lotto game to hear various common noises.
	Body Connections and Health Festival Lafayette School - all grades In November of 2001, LASF hosted the Lawrence Hall of Science's "Body Connections and Health Festival", an evening family science event. At tables hosted by 20 parent volunteers, students and their families learned about healthy and unhealthy organs and what steps we can take to remain healthy. Three-dimensional models gave students opportunities to disassemble and reassemble various organs, providing a fund, hands-on anatomy lesson. LASF provided a science table with microscopes for the kids to take a closer look. Slides showing different hairs and other objects were popular. At the nutrition table, students colored a food pyramid and parents helped themselves to healthy information handouts.
	Alaska (updated: 3/14/01) Lafayette School - Third Grade Without leaving school, LASF instructors Barbara Butlin and Pati Connett joined Ms. Addie Janssen's third grade class this month as they "traveled" to Alaska. Using slides and artifacts, students studied Alaskan customs, religion, clothing, housing, food, entertainment and tools. Students studied the animals of the Arctic and their roles in Inuit life. Storytelling of Inuit legends helped students learn about Inuit culture and better understand the role legends have in all cultures. At the conclusion of the Alaska unit, students enjoyed making, painting and decorating papier mache masks of an Inuit.
	What's the Matter? (updated: 3/13/01 Burton Valley School - First Grade In spite of a lesson plan that included the use of oil, water, and honey, the students of Miss Davies’ first-grade class at Burton Valley Elementary School were not being taught how to cook. Instead, they were enjoying the second session of the LASF class entitled “What’s the Matter?.” Twenty excited children were brought to attention by LASF instructor Lesah Ross, who began by issuing a spell that would turn the twenty eager children into scientists for the duration of the hour.
	Gung Hay Fat Choy (updated: 3/06/01 Happy Valley School - First Grade This unit is a first-hand look at Chinese New Year, learning its beliefs and customs. Many hands-on artifacts are included to help this culture come to life for the students, along with a look at food, clothing, music, storytelling, and the decorative designs of China. An art project is included as part of the Gung Hay Fat Choy unit.
	Native American Culture (Updated: 2/21/01) Springhill School - Kindergarten The LASF humanities program at the kindergarten level focuses on the culture of Native American Indians. And what better way to study Native American customs than with LASF instructors Miss Joy (Rosenberg) and Miss Dorothy (Owens). Throughout three one-hour sessions five regional tribes are examined. With the use of artifacts such as jewelry, masks, baskets and musical instruments, as well as photographs and video Miss Joy and Miss Dorothy bring the Native American culture to life.
	Lawrence Hall of Science Underwater World Festival (Updated: 11/00) Lafayette Elementary School - grades K-5 Students explored a variety of creatures that live in or around oceans, ponds and streams. Participants moved from one activity station to another, exploring the beach to find skeletons of spineless creatures, touching and handling aquatic animals, and using microscopes to explore the hidden world of the sea.
	Printmaking (Updated: 3/01) Grade 8: Broadsides Students learn the history of printing, set their own text by hand with individual pieces of type, design and cut a woodblock image to illustrate their text. The text and image are printed on antique printing presses to create broadsides relating to their study of US history. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain an appreciation and understanding of the art of printing and its place in the history of our country.
	Optic Topics (Updated: 1/00) Grade 3: "Lamb's eyes" Students are introduced to light and lenses. Students experiment with light to see how light can be reflected, refracted and diffracted. Finally, students examine how the human sees by dissecting a lamb's eye.
	Class Projects (Updated: 11/99) Mural Project, Lafayette School: Grades 2 & 5 For 3 days in October, 1999, Lafayette School second and fifth graders had the privilege of working with Oakland muralist George Somers. Mr. Somers helped the children transfer their drawings of fish to a canvas he had prepared. The completed mural will be displayed in the school's multi-purpose room. Mr. Somers will return in the spring to work with additional students on a mural depicting the eco-system of Mt. Diablo. These projects are funded by LASF. Read Contra Costa Sun Article
	Student Art Projects (Updated: 10/99) All Grades Students use what they have learned in art and humanities classes to create original artworks using a variety of materials.
	"Blood and Guts" (Updated: 10/99) Grade 5: "Blood and Guts" Students study human anatomy. By direct observation and dissection of animal body parts, students explore and learn about the function and structure of the major systems in their bodies. Health and safety are incorporated into each class discussion.
	Science Fair (Updated: 10/99) Burton Valley Elementary School 1999 Students and families spent an evening enjoying the many science fair projects on display. Throughout the evening, participating students presented their projects to guest scientists.
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